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Top of the Blogs Property Law

Homelessness Costs Victory: SCCO Confirms Pre-Decision Costs Are RECOVERABLE

The Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) has ruled that pre-decision costs in homelessness appeals are recoverable, marking a major victory for Duncan Lewis Solicitors. This landmark decision reinforces access to justice for vulnerable individuals and affirms the importance of preparatory legal work in challenging unsuitable housing conditions.

Top of the Blogs Wills and Probate

Most Interesting Cases Of 2024

2024 proved to be another successful and interesting year for our legal supplier Blanchards. With the growth of the team and their appearance on Channel 4s Key To A Fortune, they have reached new levels of prosperity. In this lookback of their work in 2024 Callum Emmerson discusses the surprises they have come across.

Top of the Blogs Family Law

How might family law change in 2025?

Discover John Bolch’s latest family law blog exclusively for our legal supplier Cansford Labs, exploring key legal updates predicted for 2025, practical insights, and expert analysis on family law issues, from divorce to child custody

Upcoming Free Webinar: Challenging Deprivation of British Nationality with DG Legal

Join DG Legal for a free 1-hour webinar on Challenging Deprivation of British Nationality, presented by renowned barrister Eric Fripp from 36 Group. This session will provide legal practitioners with an essential introduction to the laws and practices surrounding the deprivation of British nationality. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

World Suicide Prevention Day

This week on Tuesday it was World Suicide Prevention Day to encourage people to talk about their feelings, support one another and raise awareness of suicide prevention. This year, it is crucial to raise awareness as the number of suicides has been recorded as the highest on record since 1999. In this article Emma Piorkowska of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the latest campaign and provides information of services that can be accessed for support.

Chronicle Law’s Commitment to Mental Well-being in the Legal Sector

Supporting World Mental Health Day As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Chronicle Law is focusing on mental health in the legal profession. We’ll be sharing articles on key mental health topics, highlighting issues that impact both legal professionals and the broader community. Teaming up with Y Therapy, LawCare, Dr Catherine Sykes […]

You’re Sitting on a Goldmine (Here’s how to cash in)

As a busy conveyancer, following up on cold leads can be overwhelming. Convert Crew offers a hands-free solution to convert those leads into paying clients—at no upfront cost. For a limited time, they’re partnering with three conveyancing firms to demonstrate their lead-conversion system, completely free of charge. Let Convert Crew handle your follow-ups while you focus on your business.

Immigration Law, Human Rights & Adult Dependent Relatives Free Webinar

In this free 1 hour webinar, Jane Elliott-Kelly and Eric Fripp of 36 Public and Human Rights, 36 Group, survey legal provision for entry or remaining in the United Kingdom as an adult dependent relative, within the Immigration Rules HC 395, and outside it by reference to article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Solicitor firms encouraged to help two-thirds of UK adults without an up-to-date Will by joining 2024 Will Aid campaign

Solicitors now have the chance to help the staggering 67% of UK adults who either don’t have a Will or have one that’s out-of-date, by taking part in this year’s Will Aid campaign. A poll by the Will-writing charity, which surveyed more than 2,000 people across the country, found 56% haven’t made a Will, and […]

What Happens When An Inheritance Is Unclaimed In The UK?

Unclaimed inheritances in the UK can lead to complex legal procedures, often resulting in the assets being transferred to the Crown. This article from Blanchards explores the common reasons inheritances go unclaimed; including missing heirs, lost wills, and intestacy. The article briefly looks into the legal process of managing unclaimed estates, the role of the Bona Vacantia Division, and what happens when no rightful heirs are found. Learn how to prevent your client’s estate from becoming unclaimed and ensure their wishes are honoured.
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AI and Family Law: A New Era of Legal Writing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into family law, particularly in England and Wales, offering new tools to streamline research and document creation for legal professionals. In this article John Bolch, Family Law blogger for Cansford Laboratories, provides a short review of AI’s capabilities and warns it still requires expert human oversight, especially when offering legal advice. Bolch highlights the concerns around the ethics of AI-generated content and copyright issues. With AI’s continued development Bolch questions if it is poised to become an essential tool for family lawyers?

Drug Driving vs. Drink Driving: Challenges In Evidence Collection Post-Synlab Scandal

Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 2015 was introduced to address the challenges of prosecuting drug driving cases that often failed under the previous legislation. In this presentation, Alan Baker from Bericon explores the key differences between drink driving and drug driving offenses, highlighting the processes of blood sample collection and analysis. He also discusses the potential impact of the Synlab data scandal on forensic evidence and future prosecutions.

From Pints to Particles: My client says he hasn’t touched a drop in six months – how can new developments in alcohol testing help him prove his sobriety?

Chronicle Law is pleased to announce Cansford Labs’ upcoming webinar this September, led by Reporting Scientist Jayne Hazon.
This session will cover key alcohol testing protocols, case histories and methods to prove sobriety.
Designed for family law professionals and social workers, this webinar offers valuable insights to support your work.
Register today and share with your colleagues.

The Big Knows Guide to Building a Values Driven Business

This article stresses the importance of integrating company values into daily operations to shape corporate culture and employee behaviour.
Written by Simon Calderbank at Big Knows, it suggests involving employees in defining values, communicating them effectively and having leaders advocate for them.
Big Knows offers workshops to help businesses clarify and implement their values, aiming to boost employee engagement and overall success.

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